Property Profile:
Exclusive Texas Hill Country Property!!! Immaculate, 1st class, totally high fenced w/70+exotics. THREE significant DEEP LAKES, 2, 4, and 10+ ac stocked w/ bass, catfish, copper-nose blue gil. Paved road beyond homes then crushed granite loop thru total acreage. Two, incredible, architectural masterpiece, primary homes built in '09...2800 s.f. & 3500 s.f. hand hewn antique timbers, stone, Cortin steel standing seam roofs w/ common area pool & 6 car carport housing an upscale ranch ofc., full guest apt, exercise room & world class outdoor kitchen w/covered patio overlooking the pool, middle lake and 2/2 lake cabin. remote, 3/2 foreman's home. All in your own private valley w/TOTAL PRIVACY! 30+ mi VISTAS/ LIVE SPRINGS & GROTTO.
Terrain:
The terrain varies from a panoramic 1800' high elevation to 1400' at the lowest point. The property runs approx 7500' deep, away from US Hwy 281 forming a valley through most of the middle of the ranch, flanked by a substantial ridge line along the lengths of the perimeters. The headwaters of McCall Creek begins w/ the USGS noted, Duncan Springs. McCall Creek meanders internally through the ranch and this valley was the ideal setting for the construction of 3 substantial, 30-35' deep lakes along it's course.
Location:
Only 3 mi north of the town of Blanco, fronting the west side of US Hwy 281.
Closest City:
Blanco
Access:
Main access & direct entry on east side of the property from US Hwy 281 and there's a paved secondary entry near the NW side of the property from Brushy Top Trail. Both are automatic gates.
Trees:
Large, mature live oaks, spanish oaks, elm, escarpment cherry, sycamore,juniper, and rare, spanish madrone are plentiful here. There's a valley full of black walnut near the spring and along the upper creek.
Cover:
Densely wooded, untouched areas along w/ some substantial cedar clearing in other areas. Native grasses and wild flowers are abundant throughout. Plenty of rare Madrones.
Wildlife:
EXOTICS...approximately 10 Sika Deer, 25 Axis Deer, 15 Fallow Deer, 8 Black Buck Antelope, 2 Oryx, 5 Mouflon Sheep, 10 Audad. NATIVE...30-40 Whitetail Deer and an unknown quantity of Wild Turkey and Quail. Ferral Hogs have been trapped and removed. AQAUTIC...Bass, Catfish, Copper-nose Blue Gil, a few sterile carp for weed control and Bull Frogs.
Hunting:
There has been little to no hunting on this ranch over the last 5-6 years.
Utilities:
Six water wells. Electricity via Pedernales Electric Co-op. Phone
Fencing:
The perimeter is totally high fenced and the only cross fencing occurs where the homes are located as approx 3 acres are high fenced to keep the animals out of the landscaped yards.
Water:
Duncan Springs is the headwaters of McCall Creek which meanders through out the ranch. Three significant lakes have been built in this watershed...approx 2-3 acres, 4 acres and 10+ acre lakes. Numerous smaller ponds.
Home Features:
TWO, architecturally designed high end custom homes that are approx 2800 s.f. and 3500 s.f., flanking a 6 car, carport structure that also houses 3 separate air conditioned spaces, (spacious ranch office / hobby room, exercise room w/ cork floors and a full functional efficiency apt. upstairs). This "common area" also includes a world class outdoor kitchen complete w/ Wolf grill, a half bath and extensive covered patio overlooking the spa/pool/waterfalls and middle lake. Homes feature 6" walls & 5/8 gyp board, foamed insulation in walls (R-26) and ceiling ( R-32). Highest efficiency HVAC w/ humidifier and high level filtration. Both homes are incredibly detailed w/ custom, top end finishes throughout including Cortin Steel standing seam roofs, hand scraped wood floors...mesquite and pecan. Incredible granites and marbles, heated slate floors in one master bath, Arkansan artisan metalwork on railings, antique hand hewn beams, reclaimed wood from old barns & bridges. Lincoln casement windows, elevator, zoned HVAC, stained, salted concrete patios and outdoor fireplace. Texas mesquite w/ inlaid turquoise vanities and more.
Also a 2/2 nicely finished cabin on the middle lake, a 3/2 foreman's qtrs, equipment barn large enough to house an RV and an awesome pool w/ beach entry, steps and roll in access w/ spa and waterfalls.
Improvements:
Paved road to homes, then crushed granite loop around west end of the property. Paver bricks inside of home area high fence. 2 primary homes, quarters over the 6 car carport, a lake cabin and foreman's home. 3 lakes and high fenced perimeter.
Minerals:
see broker
Grasses:
abundant native grasses
Property Frontage:
2500' on US Hwy 281
Easements:
No access easements, pipelines or major elctrical easements.
The Property is subject to a Conservation Easement (see Broker)
Taxes:
$23,876 for 2012
Leases:
none
Financing/Terms:
Cash, conventional, possible Seller Financing
Ranching:
Exotic game ranch or Ideal for raising your own Whitetail herd
Acceptable Use:
Recreational, Private family retreat, Masterful entertainment property, Resort-like getaway, Upscale B & B, Hunting and Fishing outings, Camping and Hiking, Trail Riding
Restrictions:
Per Conservation Easement.
Remarks:
High caliber multi lake property w/ 2 fine homes, lake cabin and foreman's home. High fenced w/ exotics and lakes stocked and ready to go.
Comment:
ALL THE WATER FOR THE LAKES ARE SOURCED WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE PROPERTY VIA THE EVERFLOWING "DUNCAN SPRINGS" LOCATED WITHIN 100' OF THE HIGHEST ELEVATION ON THE PROPERTY. All improvements are in 1st class condition and the homes come fully furnishes w/ very nice, high end furniture. This one is ready to move in and enjoy.
Special Note:
This one has NO disappointments...
Price:
$10,000,000
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Property Presented By:
Dripping Springs Realty
Michael Waite - Broker
Office: 512-894-0123
Cell: 512-217-1866
P.O. Box 2
Dripping Springs, Texas, 78620
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